Can trains hit other trains

Answer 1

Trains can hit other trains. There are many systems designed to prevent this. There are 3 types of train to train collisions -

Head on collision - The front of one train hits the front of another train.

Rear end collision - The front of one train hits the rear of another train.

Flanking collision - The front of a train hits the side of a train.

In addition to train to train collisions, individual railroad cars that are not yet part of a train occasionallt hit or are hit. This usually occurs in a railroad yard and usually no one is hurt and there is very little damage.

Train also are in collisions with cars and trucks at highway-railroad grade crossings. 25% of the time, the car or truck runs into the side of the train. The rest of the time, nearly all collisions are because the car or truck driver failed to obey the highway rules. Unfortunately, this type of collision is responsible for more deaths and injuries than all other type combined by a very large margin.